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Wake Up with Patch: $5M Donation to Manhattanville, Blood Donors Sought

A look at five things to know today.

1. Manhattanville Gets $5 Million Donation

An anonymous donor has sent Manhattanville College a $5 million donation, the college announced yesterday. To find out more, .

2. Irene Creates Blood Sortage, Donors Wanted

Find out what's happening in Harrisonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The New York Blood Center is ors after Tropical Storm Irene caused supply shortages in the area. To donate blood or to organize a drive, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org.

3. What Are the Day Jobs of Harrison Town Officials?

Find out what's happening in Harrisonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Check out for a look into how Harrison town councilmembers' jobs help them face the challenges of holding public office.

4. Lend Your Advice on Moms Talk

This week's Moms Talk asks parents for their tips on coping with storm related power and water outages with young kids. To lend your advice, .

5. A Year Ago on Harrison Patch...Air Quality Alert

On Sept. 1, 2010, Harrison Patch reported that the state DEC issued an for that day.

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